Inside the Gallery
Artist of the Month - April 2025
LRAA members have the opportunity to enter a piece of artwork into the Artist of the Month Program at each monthly Member Meeting. Winners are able to display and sell a single work for a month in various public venues throughout the Lakes Region in participating Banks and Libraries or Local Businesses.
These Winning Artists' artwork will be on display in locations in the Lakes Region through the third week of May.
Leigh Stetson-Schoch, this month’s First Place winner has the distinct honor of displaying several pieces of his artwork at Annie’s Cafe & Catering in Laconia NH. Warm up with some scrumptious homemade soup and sandwiches and enjoy the art while you eat!
April Artists of the Month
Left to Right
Back Right: Jim Cryan, Wendy Oellers-Fulmer, Sherwood Frazier
Front Row: Mike McQuade, Gail Brunt, Leigh Stetson Schoch
The art pieces for the Honorable Mention artist will be on display through the third week in May in the following locations:
Jim Cryan - Camden Bank, Tilton
Wendy Oellers-Fulmer - Franklin Savings Bank, Gilford
Sherwood Frazier - Camden Bank, Meredith
Mike McQuade - Gilford Public Library
Gail Brunt - Laconia Library
Our Mission
The mission of the Lakes Region Art Association is to enhance the ability of its members to create art and to further the appreciation of art in the Lakes Region area by the promotion, education, sale, and display of the visual fine arts. The Association is a non-profit educational and cultural organization located in the Tanger Outlets, Suite 300 in Tilton, New Hampshire.
Art Classes
All Classes and Workshops are held in the Lake Region Art Gallery
located in the Tanger Outlets, 120 Laconia Rd, Tilton, NH 03276.
Watercolor Workshop
with Pat Edsall
Watercolor Workshops 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month
Class Dates:
• May 14th & 28th
Workshops include beginner to experienced artists. Join our fun workshops and learn tips, techniques and paint unique designs created by Pat Edsall and/or your favorite subjects.
Please register for these Wednesday classes to attend.
• Call Pat Edsall at (603) 289-5437 or (603) 472-3733 and leave a message to register.
• Or email Pat at: patedsalldesigns@gmail.com
Young at Art
with Tom Hitchcock
Saturdays 10am to noon
May 3, 10, 17
Pencil Drawing and Painting in acrylics will be the key subjects with some Art History taught as well.
Cost is $30 per 2 hour session which includes ALL art materials.
This class is for very serious art students ages 8 to 18.
Please check in with Tom before coming to each class.
Call Tom Hitchcock at 603.496.6768 or email tosshitch3@gmail.com.
Watercolor on Canvas
with Stephanie McQuade
Tuesday, April 29th - Choose your best fit: 1:00 pm or 6:00pm
A watercolor on canvas class can be a fun and rewarding experience for anyone looking to explore the unique combination of watercolors and canvas as a medium. It provides opportunities for creativity, experimentation, and the development of technical skills necessary for creating beautiful and expressive artworks.
No drawing skill or previous painting necessary.
Taught in the Lakes Region Art Gallery, Tilton Tanger Outlets
A Prepared Canvas and class drawing included.
Bring your favorite brushes and watercolors (tube or pan).
A limited quantity of watercolor and brushes will be available at the class if needed.
$50 for the class and supplies
Pre-registration is required
April 2025 Subject
New! Coming in May 2025
Pastels for Beginners
with Stephanie McQuade
Master the art of soft hues with "Pastels for Beginners"! Sign up now to be the first to receive our crafted syllabus and confirmed class date.
Don’t miss your chance to explore this colorful journey—take this first step to reserve your spot today and get ready to create stunning pastel masterpieces!
This will be a multi-week class being taught in the Lakes Region Art Gallery. Click the “Learn More” button to be notified when the class syllabus is complete and a date has been confirmed.
Acrylics Painting Class
With Tom Hitchcock
Class Date: May 2nd
Cost is $30 per 2 hour session (Some art materials included).
This class is for very serious art students ages 14 to 80.
Please check in with Tom before coming to each class.
Call Tom Hitchcock at 603.496.6768 or email tosshitch3@gmail.com.
Do you have a passion for art or photography? Is there a specific class you'd love to see offered at the Gallery?
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